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Acquisition of Dual Citizenship of Sri Lanka

Eligibility
Ex-Sri Lankans now holding foreign Citizenship or Sri Lankans qualified for grant of Citizenship of a foreign country, who have contributed to the socio - economic development of Sri Lanka.

1

Obtain an application form
- Sri Lanka Mission in the country of residence
- Citizenship Division, Ministry of Internal Administration
  Department of Immigration and Emigration
  2nd Floor #41 Ananda Rajakaruna Mw Colombo 10 Sri Lanka
- Download an application from the website

For Citizenship
- Obtain Form 19A
  [Download Forms]

2

Documents required
The statements in the application should be supported by an affidavit (Section E) made by the applicant before a Justice of the Peace or a Commissioner of Oaths. No stamp is required.

1. Applicant's Original Birth Certificate and a copy.
2. If the applicant is a citizen of Sri Lanka by registration, the relevant certificate and a copy.
3. If applicant is married, The Marriage Certificate and a copy.
4. Applicant’s Foreign Citizenship Certificate/ Foreign Travel Document/ Permanent Residence Visa.
5. Applicant’s current and / or previous Sri Lankan Passports and copies or an affidavit.
6. If applying under professional category, applicant’s Educational/Professional Certificate and a copy
    (minimum a two year Diploma / Trade Certificate from a recognized institute)
7. If applying under wealth category, original of the documentary proof of applicant’s assets such as;
    lands or other immovable properties in Sri Lanka worth of Rs. 2.5 Million or above and a copy.
    Deed Valuation report extract and Title report for the same should be also submitted.
8. If applying under 2.5 million category original of the documentary proof minimum one year
    Fixed Deposit in a bank in Sri Lanka of an amount not less than 2.5 million.
9. If applying under age category, applicants over 55 years of age original birth certificate and
    a copy should be submitted.
10. Those who apply under NRFC/RFC/SFIDA/Dual Citizenship Accounts category, must submit
      a letter stating his/her willingness to do so under that category. The relevant deposits shall
      be freeze as follows from the date of approval, in a commercial bank in Sri Lanka

      Minimum Deposit Requirement                                                               Retention Period
      USD 25,000/- or equivalent in any other designated foreign currency      03 years
      USD 25,000/- or equivalent in any other designated foreign currency      05 years
      USD 50,000/- or equivalent in any other designated foreign currency      03 years

11. Those who apply under Treasury bonds TIERA and TIERA-D category must submit a
      consent letter stating his/her willingness to do so under that category.

      Minimum Investment                                                                                 Maturity Period
      LKR equivalent of USD 25,000/- or equivalent in any other
      designated foreign currency                                                                       03 years
      LKR equivalent of USD 25,000/- or equivalent in any other
      designated foreign currency                                                                       05 years
      LKR equivalent of USD 50,000/- or equivalent in any other
      designated foreign currency                                                                       03 years

12. If the documents referred to above are submitted without originals, they should be
     attested by the Sri Lankan Mission accredited to that county, or the nearest Sri Lankan Mission
     or Solicitor or a Justice of the Peace of the country in domicile.
    * [For more information - Fees]

3

Hand over application
Each applicant should forward an application to one of the addresses below with the required documents, by personally calling over/ Registered Post.
- Sri Lanka Mission in the country of residence
- Citizenship Division, Ministry of Internal Administration
  Department of Immigration and Emigration
  2nd Floor #41 Ananda Rajakaruna Mw Colombo 10 Sri Lanka

Applications accepted during:
- 9 AM - 2 PM in SL
- Contact Mission for
  opening hours